Friends and supporters of the Seattle Animal Shelter and Seattle Animal Shelter Foundation,
We hope that you are in good health, and good spirits. 2020 has certainly not held back its challenges, but we remain grateful for the resiliency and support this city continues to show.
To start, we want to update you on our animals, all of which are safe and in foster homes with our incredible foster network. SAS adoptions remain open through a temporary appointment-based system.
We would also like to update you on our annual Gala, Furevermore. As many of you know, our annual auction is the paramount event for SASF. It provides an opportunity to show our gratitude for our local donor base and businesses, a chance to bid on exclusive items, and most importantly it represents the single largest opportunity to raise funds for Seattle animals in need.
In 2019, we raised just over $213,000, which supported many of the programs and resources needed to keep the Seattle Animal Shelter operating. Due to the current pandemic, we have made the difficult decision to move our auction to 100% virtual.
We know how much many of you look forward to this live event, but we have decided that the safety and health of our loyal donors and team members should remain our top priority. This year, the auction will be a week-long event, with bidding opening Monday November 9th, ending, Saturday November 14th.
How can you help support SASF Furevermore in 2020?
Donate Auction Items:
- Do you have a business or know of one that could benefit from the spotlight this year? Let us brag about it! We are looking for vouchers for unique/curated experiences. These items are highly sought after and give SASF an opportunity to showcase businesses in a meaningful way!
- Items that are pet or self-care focused are always spark interest!
- Gift cards are always appreciated!
Other Ways to Give:
- Donate directly to SASF, any amount makes a huge difference!
- Make sure you’re following SASF on Facebook and Instagram. We’d love your support in sharing a post and spreading the word about our organization!
We want to thank you for your understanding and patience with this change in events, and look forward to sharing more details on registration in the coming months.
Please feel free to reach out to me directly with any questions,
Emily Rondestvedt
SASF Board Member, Auction Chair
EmilyR@seattleanimalshelterfoundation.org